Parasites are not only harmful to pets, but are also diseases that are mainly transmitted from small animals to humans. Let’s develop a good habit of regular deworming from now on to eliminate the common threat of dogs, cats and humans!
??Internal Parasites??
Harm The main internal parasites in dogs, cats and humans are hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms and other intestinal parasites, as well as heartworms. The parasite has a certain incubation period, and clinical symptoms are rarely seen in the early stage of the disease, and are often ignored by pet owners. Parasitic diseases can cause pets to lose weight, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea and other discomfort symptoms, and may cause ascites in severe cases.
??Ascaris??
Ascaris often causes abdominal distension, vomiting, diarrhea and then constipation in animals, and occasionally cough. Migrating larvae can lead to serious consequences such as liver damage, nervous system damage, and blindness.
??Hookworm??
Hookworm can cause bloody diarrhea, weakness and dehydration, and anemia in animals. Infection to humans can cause skin damage and make the skin intensely itchy.
??Taeniasis??
After infection with taeniasis, animals will experience abdominal pain, intestinal blockage, volvulus or even rupture, and may also experience vomiting, Anorexia and other symptoms, and some will also appear violent excitement. Tapeworm infection in humans can cause bloody stools, diarrhea, and, in severe cases, cysts in the liver, kidneys, and brain, causing damage.
??Heartworm??
Mosquitoes are the intermediate host of heartworm, which is a zoonotic disease that is focused on prevention in summer. Dogs and cats may manifest as cough, palpitations, increased abdominal circumference, dyspnea, anemia, and death from exhaustion.
Myth #1: My pets are worm free
Many people think that their cats and dogs never go out, nor do they interact with others. Kittens and puppies are in contact, so there must be no parasites in the body. In fact, because animals have the habit of lying on the ground and licking their own bodies, it is inevitable to suffer from internal parasitic diseases – even pets that never go out will suffer from parasitic diseases. Why do you say this? The eggs may stick to the soles of shoes and bring them into the home after returning from the public toilet, thereby indirectly contacting pets and infecting them.
Misconception 2: Deworming once a year is enough
Unlike vaccines, deworming effects can only be maintained once every 3 months. Deworming can fundamentally prevent internal parasitic diseases.
Myth 3: No worms in feces, no worms in pets
There are no worms in pets’ feces, even after deworming If the pet has not excreted parasites, does it mean that there are no worms in the pet? In fact, the parasite may not develop to adult worms, or spread around in the form of eggs. So “did not see” ≠“no”. There is absolutely no way to avoid regular deworming just because you have never seen parasites in your feces.
Myth 4: Pets have no symptoms and do not need to be dewormed
Deworming is as important as vaccination! Deworming is mostly preventive like vaccines It’s too late when symptoms appear! You must know that intestinal obstruction requires surgery to recover, and blindness is an irreversible injury. Whether it is for pets or family members, regular preventive deworming That’s the responsible thing to do.
??External parasites??
External parasites bite pets, humans, and spread diseases, so it must be prevented
??Mite??
Scabies mites live in the skin. It can cause severe itching in animals, which first occurs on the head, face, elbows, and ears, and often affects the whole body in severe cases. Canine mange mites can temporarily infest humans, causing itchy skin and papular dermatitis.
??Demodex??
Parasitic in the hair follicles and sebaceous glands, the lesions are mostly found in the hairless parts of the eyes, lips, ears and inner front legs, There are 1 to 5 small erythematous lesions with obvious surrounding boundaries, and the itching is not obvious.
??ear mites??
Often parasitic in the ear canal of dogs and cats, irritating it and producing black waxy discharge. If left untreated, ear mites can damage the inner ear canal of dogs and cats.
??Fleas??
The pathogens are dog and cat Ctenophora fleas. About 95 % of fleas in dogs and cats live in the owner’s house, and their larvae and eggs are mostly hidden on carpets and furniture, waiting to be parasitized again. Fleas can cause skin irritation, itching, rubbing, abrasions, anemia, hair loss, small nodules, etc. in animals. At the same time, fleas are also vectors of tapeworm disease, which can cause animals to be infected with tapeworm disease.
Misconception 1: No ectoparasites are seen during inspection, so there is no need for deworming
The regular expelling of ectoparasites in summer is the same as vaccine, it is a preventive measure sexual. It can prevent parasites or bites from parasites on the body. Why do you have to wait until you have parasites before you start deworming? The best way to treat yourself and your pets is to prevent them!
False Opinion 2: Pets are bathed frequently and do not need to be dewormed
Parasites may leave after biting the animal’s body, so even if no parasites are found on the animal’s body, it does not mean that the pet is free from fleas intrusion. Regular use of external deworming medicine can not only prevent the parasite of mites, but also prevent pets from being bitten by fleas and lice, thus fundamentally preventing external parasites from causing trouble.
